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A new oral contraceptive made from a combination of hormones similar to a woman's own has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

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Pharmacists cannot diagnose patients under medication continuance bill

Nicola Roxon, Federal Health Minister, has quashed the notion that new legislation to enable continued dispensing of medicines by pharmacists will allow the profession to diagnose medical conditions in patients, or prescribe medications.

8 weeks ago0

Public support for medication continuance
Comments on an article in Sydney’s Sunday Telegraph show members of the public support moves to enable pharmacists to dispense...
8 weeks ago0
Priceline talks contraception and menopause
The Priceline group will provide free advice to women on contraception and menopause through its ‘Live Well’ programs.
27 weeks ago0
Myths about the pill persist
A new booklet published by Marie Stopes International Australia aims to bust long-held misconceptions about the contraceptive pill.
1 year ago0
Online ECP sales horrifying: Guild
Reports that Australian women are buying stocks of an emergency contraceptive pill online are a sad indictment of society according...
1 year ago0

Business

Pharmacies criticised for selling vibrators

A retail pharmacy chain has defended its decision to stock sex toy products on its shelves against accusations of immorality and exploitation from a family advocate group.

2 years ago0

Opinion

Debate: Do personal opinions have a place in professional practice?

Pharmacists are at times called upon to administer medications of which they may not personally approve. Pharmacy News questioned whether they should have the right to refuse to dispense the emergency contraceptive pill.

2 years ago 0

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